Principles to better air quality
February / 2021
A set of 8 principles to enhance better air quality in cities. Illustrated whilst at Design Council for Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity.
︎ Illustration
A series of conversations were held about how to champion better air quality, and reduce exposure to air pollution. This concluded in a set of principles to keep in mind when designing interventions, along with a case study in the borough of Southwark to demonstrate their use.
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1. Build new partnerships
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3. Change peoples perceptions
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5. Enable just and equitable solutions
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7. Lead by example
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3. Change peoples perceptions
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5. Enable just and equitable solutions
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7. Lead by example
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2. Build on data and evidence
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4. Implement policies
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6. See the bigger picture
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8.Think and plan long-term
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4. Implement policies
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6. See the bigger picture
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8.Think and plan long-term
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